Former Tory MP Adam Holloway joins Reform UK as eighth defector

Adam Holloway, a former Conservative MP for Gravesham who lost his seat in last year's general election, has joined Reform UK, becoming the eighth ex-Tory to defect to Nigel Farage's party. Holloway criticized the Conservative Party for failing to address key issues such as migration control, standing up to public sector radicals, and preserving core values like sovereignty and cultural confidence, stating that Reform UK better represents these principles. He expressed disillusionment with the Conservative leadership, particularly accusing colleagues of being ineffective and compromising on the party's original platform. Nigel Farage welcomed Holloway, highlighting his military and parliamentary experience as vital for Reform UK's future electoral prospects. Holloway acknowledged that while winning back his old seat is a consideration, his decision to join Reform is driven by a belief that the party is the only serious option to address what he describes as Britain's national peril. He also emphasized that the 2029 general election might be the country's last chance to change course, urging like-minded individuals to unite behind Reform UK.